Brian's Favorite Sauce Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 20, 2003

GREAT sauce, brown meat and veggies than throw it all in the crock to simmer all day....LEFTOVER SAUCE recipe= toast english muffins, add some sauce and mozzerella cheese, pop into 375 oven until cheese melts...everyone loves em'.....

—Southern GurL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 20, 2006

Sorry, but *my* Brian rates this 3 stars. This is due to the brand of sausage I used - Meijer's sweet Italian sausage links. This was the first time I've cooked with them, and quite honestly, they were horrible - gristly, tasteless, nasty texture. They spoiled it really. Otherwise, the taste was pretty good. I might try this again but with sausage I know we like. Thanks, anyway.

—Caroline C

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Aug 29, 2002

Excellent sauce! I made it for a family dinner and everyone loved it!! It's a keeper!

—BARBIE0492

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Aug 06, 2003

Great starter sauce!! Basically, this recipe gives you a good base and then you add extras depending on your tastes. I read some of the previous reviews and used less stewed tomatoes and added a can of tomato paste. I also added red pepper flakes for a nice kick and a pinch more sugar. NOTE: You absolutely have to simmer this for 3-4 hours, minimum. I tried a taste after about an hour and was disappointed. I waited four hours later and was blown away by how much difference the simmering made. A definite winner!!

—HEIPLEJOHN

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Jun 21, 2005

I make a double batch at a time of this sauce. It freezes well and seems to actually taste better when re-heated on the stove. (Not microwave.) The recipe makes a delicious sauce without many changes. I usually add meatballs when it's nearly done and omit the sausage. Sometimes I increase the ceyenne pepper for more of a bite. I've added fresh mushrooms, black olives, and fresh tomatoes. They all work well. Also it REALLY benefits from a long simmer: I simmer it on very low heat for up to three hours and the flavor is drastically improved. Excellent recipe. But give it time to cook!!

—STEVERAMSEY

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Jul 23, 2003

Thanks Marian for submitting this recipe...it really is delicious. I used hot italian sausage instead of sweet and didn't add the cayenne. I only used a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes...and still had quite a bit of sauce. I do agree with other reviewers that the longer you let this simmer the better it will taste. That is usually the case with a lot of pasta sauces. Thanks again!!

—JOSIE

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Oct 10, 2003

excellent sauce! i used more ground beef and 3 extra sausages. other than that the sauce is wonderful! Planning on making it again and freezing it!

—NYPD K9 COP

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Sep 24, 2003

Brian, you done good. I read all the reviews for this recipe and made it yesterday in a crockpot. As with any recipe, we modify it to suit our own tastes. The result: the best I've ever made. I didn't want the fat from the meat so I made a meatless sauce. Taking others' suggestions, I doubled all the seasonings. I added 1/2+ cup of red wine, a can of tomato paste and I used 2 cans of diced tomatoes and 4 cans of tomato sauce vs. the opposite. It's the best consistency and flavor ever! Thanks. It's a keeper.

—claudygirl

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Nutrition

Calories
501 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
24.2 g
8%

Cholesterol
58 mg
19%

Fat
37.5 g
58%

Fiber
4.8 g
19%

Protein
15.4 g
31%

Sodium
2374 mg
95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Brian's Favorite Sauce

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 501
Calories from Fat: 338

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.5g 58 %
Saturated Fat 10.4g 52 %
Cholesterol 58mg 19 %
Sodium 2374mg 95 %
** Potassium 699mg 20 %
Total Carbohydrates 24.2g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19 %
Protein 15.4g 31 %
** Sugars 17.9g
Vitamin A 35 %
Vitamin C 82 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 44 %
** Thiamin 53 %
** Niacin 43 %
** Vitamin B6 25 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.